Archive for February, 2009

KFC in Giant Closing Soon

Hubby told me that KFC in Giant is going to close shop middle of this year. Pizza Hut will follow suit by end of this year. The rental at Giant is absurd; RM30k a month for KFC! I think if Giant can attract a lot of people to shop at their shopping complex, KFC won’t close shop. Instead you will only see the crowds at Giant during Mega Sales. KFC is a good franchise opportunity but location is very important too.

Posted on February 28th, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »

Glory Beach Resort: Big Mistake!

We did not go to Tiara but to Glory instead. Big mistake! The stupid (pardon me for my language, i was really upset) lifeguard made this sensitive pregnant mommy cried. If you know my other personal blog, hope over there to read the whole story.

I hate being denied of something that I really want to. I can’t accept NO for an answer when I was so sure I can get it.

I tried to be a strong girl. I tried my very best to hold back my tears but I can’t. I am overly emotional when I am pregnant.

I felt like I wasted my money there. :(

Posted on February 24th, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »

Yes! Yes! Yes!

We are going for a holiday this weekend! With hubby’s busy working schedule, I thought that we will never go for any holiday this year.

So, where are we going? Would love if we can afford Westgate. But we have to settle with a 2D1N stay at Tiara Beach Resort, Port Dickson.

It is my children’s choice. Children can never be separated from water and sand. Good for me too coz I can’t do much walking. If I am not pregnant, I will surely pick Genting Highland due to it’s cool weather.

Posted on February 18th, 2009 by Michelle  |  1 Comment »

On Valentine’s Day

We slept in separate room.

He left me with a hug and a kiss.

He is at work from 10am to 12mn.

Don’t feel sorry for us. We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Today is just another ordinary day for us.

Posted on February 14th, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »

On this day, 17 years ago

I can’t remember what happened!!! :lol:

All I can remember that after he sign off his love letter to me he will write this date: 920212

Was it the day we fell in love? Or the day we officially declared our love for each other?

Whatever it is, on that day a beautiful and complicated relationship began.

It started with really short distance relationship. We live just 2km away from each other and we worked in the same restaurant. However it only lasted for a few months then it turned into a long distance relationship; he in KL and me in Malacca.

KL is not THAT far but coming from a poor family, KL is VERY FAR. That is when the problem begins because my language of love is Quality Time. I need him besides me as often as possible but he can’t fill my love tank due to financial constraint.

Anyway, that is not what I want to share today. I told my love story many times in my blogs. What I wanted to share is about God, being the center in our relationship.

I fell in love with him because of his Christ-like character. I wanted to know what made him so different than any other guys that I knew. The more I know that it was God who made him who he is, the more I want to know about his God (i was a non-believer then you see). That’s how our friendship begins. Me, searching for the Man behind his wonderful character. Him falling in love with me because I am a tomboy!!! :lol:

Most of our dating topic revolves around God and His Word. We often prayed together and commit our relationship to God and asking Him to bless it. Innocently we prayed that He will keep us together no matter what happened in our life because we know that we are still very young then and there are much challenges in life that we will face.

True enough, we went our separate ways 2 years later but 8 years later, God brought us back miraculously! It was a miracle to me because he registered for marriage and I almost got married too! And we broke off because both our almost life partner to be was not compatible spiritually and was pulling us away from God.

Now, almost everyday, I will thank God for giving me back my David. :D

Posted on February 12th, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »

Do You Drink?

No and Yes would be the answer. No, I am not a drinker. No, I don’t drink beer, vodka, martini or champagne everyday. There is no need for me to drink. Furthermore, in a hot country like Malaysia, I don’t see the need for me to drink alcoholic drinks. And now that I am pregnant, drinking alcoholic drinks is definitely a NO. I do not want to see my baby suffer from the consequences of me drinking alcoholic drinks. And the price of alcoholic drinks is not cheap either. So basically, I don’t drink.

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Posted on February 12th, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »

No More Sunday School for My Children at GBM

I was quite upset when I was told by one of the mothers that mothers are no longer allowed to accompany their children in Sunday School.

This means that those 2-3 years old won’t be attending Sunday School because they are still mommy’s boy or girl. I wonder what is their purpose of having a Sunday School.

We want to start them young, letting them getting used to Sunday School but when we are not allowed to be there, our son and daughter won’t stay too. :(

Even though my girls are 6yo & 5yo, they have not get used to Sunday School in the current church I am attending because we always skip church. So they still wants me to be around until they have settle down for their lesson then I leave. This is not allowed too. They said that we are interrupting with their Sunday School programme. Me, standing at one corner and watching them is called interrupting???

I know who is the one who suggested this. He has only a son and his whole clan is attending the church; from the worship leader to the Sunday School teacher. Of course his son won’t have any problem getting around in church.

Since hubby is comfortable in that church, I will just let him serve there and I am thinking of going to another church with my children that has a more parent-child Sunday School kinda set-up. I was a Sunday School teacher too and I never shoo away the parents. They are much welcome to assist me and encourage their children to participate in any activities that has been laid for them.

I can rant on and on about this but I shall stop here and go find out what is an industrial clamps for!

Posted on February 9th, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »

Undoing Bad Character

Many times I wish my children are like computer whereby I can click “Edit” then “Undo”.

It took us a lot of effort and time instilling good characters in them but when their cousins came back for the holidays, they picks up all the bad character like a sponge.

My eldest started beating her sister in which she never done before because I have taught her since baby time that she is the “big sister” and she is to care and protect her siblings, not beating them. She never lay a finger on her siblings even when her sister bullies her and beats her. She must have witness her nephew/s beating his siblings during the CNY holiday.

My girls shouted at each other now! This I know from which family they learned this from. *sigh*

My son is no longer that cute lil boy that I know before the CNY. He absorbed the most and I wish I can click “Undo” many many times!

As much as I love having them around but the bad characters that they brought along is giving me a tough time with my children.

I have a lot to do because bad characters tend to stick like “Elephant Glue”!

I am not saying that I am a perfect parent and have a perfect children but we prioritize good character over academic excellence. Meaning; it is ok if they don’t excel in their studies even if they have tried their very best but they must have good characters.

Posted on February 5th, 2009 by Michelle  |  1 Comment »

Red Roses for His Valentine

I received red roses from hubby (then boyfriend) before but not on Valentine’s Day because the price is unbelievably expensive on Valentine’s Day. I remembered the first time he gave me red roses was the day he came back from Cameron Highland. I received 3 stalks of red roses from him which I dried and kept for almost 10 years. On Valentine’s Day I got the plastic red roses! :lol:

Posted on February 5th, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »

Valentine’s Day Approaching

I was planning for a short family holiday soon; maybe a day after Valentine’s day. That will be on Sunday; check in on Sunday, check out on Monday, low season rate. Unfortunately there is a change of plan because hubby’s part-timer will be working at night during that week and the week after that.

I don’t think I want to be away from home in March because I am almost due by then. Looks like my children won’t have any beach holiday until I don’t know when!

So for this Valentine’s Day, maybe I will just cook a Western dinner for us and hope hubby would surprise me with a watch? (hint, hint). One of Breil watches would be nice if he can afford it. :lol:

Posted on February 5th, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »

Am I Prepared To Give Birth?

Almost.

A few days ago, I would say, “No”. But now, the only thing left to buy is the disposable diapers. Since I am only at 30 weeks, I am waiting for a good bargain before stocking some of those diapers since I will be needing lots of them.

On Monday, I bought a towel and 2 pairs of newborn t-shirt and today, my mom handed me 2 bags of my old newborn clothes and clothes diapers. That should be enough. :)

Posted on February 4th, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »

Fat after CNY!

2 weeks ago, my weight was 57kg. Today, my weight is 58.9kg; that’s almost 2kg increased in 2 weeks time! Even though I am pregnant, I doubt it is my pregnancy weight. I blame it on the BBQ, the steamboat, the CNY cookies, and the fizzy drinks! My old stretch-marks are itching now. I sure need Decaslim after I give birth if I want my old slim body back.

Posted on February 3rd, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »

How’s Your Chinese New Year?

A week has past and my home and my life is back to normal. Friends has been asking me, “How’s My Chinese New Year this year?”

Well, this year has been the most relaxing CNY for me with only 2 days of visitation; about 10 houses only. Since I am in my last trimester, I get tire easily so hubby went easy on the visitation; actually he is lazy too. :P

I did not help at all for the food preparation and spring cleaning. It makes me feel guilty but I have no choice. I have strained myself too much 2 weeks before the CNY baking pineapple tarts that old injuries emerges. So, I better rest my body, if not, I will be lying on bed on CNY day.

Posted on February 2nd, 2009 by Michelle  |  No Comments »